Towards an increase in train ticket prices in 2023?
SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou does not rule out this possibility, due to soaring energy prices.
“
We haven't decided yet, but we may have to reflect on the price of tickets.
[…] We may be forced to increase prices in 2023
, ”he said on Tuesday morning on Public Senate.
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On the other hand, Jean-Pierre Farandou ruled out any price increase from this year, since the SNCF is covered for 2022 by " multi-
year contracts
" of electricity passed a few years ago, he specified.
“
Next year, we are less well covered by these advance purchases, so there will be an increase in the energy bill, around 1 billion euros
”, he underlined, noting that the SNCF was “
a big consumer of energy, in particular of electricity, the first customer of EDF
”.
The increase will depend on the evolution of the railway company's costs by the end of the year, added Jean-Pierre Farandou.
In addition, the CEO of the SNCF wanted to reassure travelers about the strike of railway workers scheduled for July 6, who are demanding wage increases.
It will only last “
one day
”, he assured.
"
Perhaps it will not take place, we will discuss to try to avoid
it," he added.
And even if it takes place, “
the great departures that follow are not threatened.
[...] For the big departures, during all the holidays, I think that there will be no social problems at the SNCF
, ”he continued.